Speakers

Kasper Nørgaard is Remarketing Manager at Egiss/Refurb.eu, where he leads commercial strategy alongside marketplace and distribution sales across Europe. With nearly two decades of experience in the IT industry – and almost 10 years focused on refurbished IT – Kasper brings deep industry insight into building scalable and sustainable remarketing solutions. He’s passionate about making refurbished electronics a first choice through transparency, accessibility, and great customer experiences.

Jean-Brieuc Feron is the founder & CEO of Citronics, a circular electronics company enabling the transfer at scale of old smartphone components into industrial smart devices. J-B is an electrical engineer from UCLouvain (Belgium) with a passion for nature. He worked in the aerospace industry, developing microprocessors for space rockets, before founding Citronics.

Mehmet Isik has been part of Everphone almost from the very beginning. Since joining the
company in 2017, he has played a key role in building and scaling its operational infrastructure across Europe and the US. As Chief Operations Officer and member of the management board, he is responsible for business development, logistics, and service architecture, as well as key strategic initiatives. Before joining Everphone, Mehmet spent seven years at the professional services firm EY, most recently as a Manager.

Mehmet holds an Executive MBA from the Technical University of Munich and a Master’s
degree in Industrial Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Alex joined Assurant in 2021 as managing director for the Connected Living business, and promoted to country manager, Germany in 2022. Alex leads business and drives further development in the D/A/CH region by creating products and services to meet the needs of consumers. He is responsible for all business activities and budgets and, together with an interdisciplinary, cross-border team, develops strategies to optimize existing client relationships and acquire new clients in the D/A/CH market.

Alex manages client relationships while co-designing and implementing a joint business model along Assurant’s value chain, especially focusing on the logistics chain for device repair, trade-in and upgrade solutions, and developing innovative, localised, consumer-focused protection products and services.

Prior to joining Assurant, Alexander Heß served in the role of head of Consumer Electronics Protection, Northern Europe for AXA Partners. His previous roles include positions at other insurers, including R+V Insurance, Chubb European Group and AXA Versicherung Deutschland.

Alexander Thiele, a passionate advocate for sustainability in IT and a recognized leader in the circular economy space. Currently serving as Director Circular Services at Computacenter, Alexander brings over 20 years of experience from industry giants like Bechtle and Dell, where he has led transformative initiatives in managed services, networking, and IT remarketing.

But beyond the titles and achievements, Alexander is someone who truly walks the talk. His personal mission is to reduce the ecological footprint of IT—not just through strategy, but through action. He believes in empowering teams, embracing change, and always staying curious about what’s possible next.

With a mindset shaped by both business acumen and ecological responsibility, Alexander inspires others to rethink how we use technology—not just for efficiency, but for a more sustainable future. As he often says, quoting Leonardo da Vinci: “Being willing is not enough – we must do it.”

After several successful years at PCS Wireless and refurbisher Renewd in the Netherlands, Pieter Waasdorp founded Falster Consultancy, a firm specializing in the global repair and secondary market for consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and smartwatches. Leveraging his extensive industry experience, Waasdorp has guided numerous refurbishment companies in entering new markets and has been instrumental in the development and execution of operator and retail trade-in programs. Falster Consultancy has also played a pivotal role in launching pan-European repair initiatives, ensuring that these programs meet the diverse needs of consumers across the continent.

Falster Consultancy is also the publisher of secondarymarket.news, a platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, insights, trends, and industry gossip from the worldwide repair and secondary market. The site covers a range of topics, including sustainable technology practices, circular economy developments, and innovations in device diagnostics and inspection processes. By offering in-depth analysis and up-to-date information, secondarymarket.news has become a go-to source for professionals and enthusiasts alike who are looking to stay informed about the evolving landscape of the electronics repair and refurbishment industry.

After successful years at PCS Wireless and Renewd, Pieter Waasdorp founded Falster Consultancy, specializing in the global repair and secondary market for consumer electronics. With deep industry expertise, he has helped refurbishment companies expand and played a key role in operator and retail trade-in programs. Falster Consultancy has also supported pan-European repair initiatives. Additionally, it publishes secondarymarket.news, a platform covering industry trends, sustainability, and circular economy developments. Providing insights on diagnostics and inspection innovations, the site has become a vital resource for professionals and enthusiasts tracking the evolving electronics repair and refurbishment industry.

Rzilient is the next-generation IT asset management solution designed to automate, secure, and optimize IT performance while reducing its impact.

Our native Green IT approach combines refurbished equipment (purchase or rental), repurposing of end-of-life devices, and monitoring throughout the lifecycle with proactive vulnerability detection to confidently extend the lifespan of equipment.

Result: -30% emissions, -50% IT costs, and restored peace of mind.

Our ambition: to make security a driver of sustainability, and Green IT a technological no-brainer.

Hung holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Mediation.
With extensive experience in technology leadership, he served as Head of Software Architecture and User Experience at Ericsson, driving innovation and user-focused solutions.

As Co-founder and Technical Advisor at erasoo GmbH, Hung continues to merge technical expertise with strategic insight, helping businesses build scalable, user-centric products.

Vinny Robertson is Technical Sales Director at GSMA, with over 15 years in telecommunications driving innovation in mobile connectivity, blockchain integration, and global roaming solutions. He drives global initiatives to bridge the digital divide and expand inclusive access to digital services. At Retech Days Business, Vinny will speak on GSMA’s focus on sustainability and trust in the secondary market.

David has spent nearly a decade supporting the reverse, secondary, and circular markets as Founder of Circular Connect, Co-Founder of RL Equity, and Managing Director of RL People. Passionate about helping sustainable businesses scale, he provides tailored recruitment, M&A, investment, and advertising solutions to companies worldwide.

Csaba Kallai is Head of the Technology Center Gross-Gerau at CHG-MERIDIAN – headquartered in Weingarten, Germany, with nearly 20 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, and the circular economy.

He specializes in ITAD, reverse logistics, and sustainable end-of-life solutions, focusing on global process optimization, digital transformation, and leading multicultural teams.

Alexandre Isaac, a green IT expert, is the founder of Seensys in Toulouse, a specialist in refurbishing IT assets for businesses. Seensys stands out for its sustainable approach: thorough auditing, repair (including motherboard microsoldering), secure data erasure, resale or repurposing of equipment. The company actively contributes to reducing electronic waste and supports the local circular economy.
In parallel, Alexandre founded The Repair Academy, a microsoldering school that trains qualified technicians to extend the lifespan of electronic devices. He also serves as Deputy Secretary of RCUBE.org , is the French professional federation for Reuse and Repair, bringing together and supporting industry players to extend product lifespans, strengthen the circular economy, and fight against waste.

Josh Beasley is a Partner at both Quick Ship Brands (QSB) and Early Upgrade (EU), while also serving as a Board Advisor at Cellbie. Each of these organizations plays a distinct role within the technology recommerce ecosystem:
Quick Ship Brands specializes in Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Remarketing, enabling brands to maximize recovery without taking on the complexities that come with selling D2C.

Cellbie enables Wholesale Remarketing through its proprietary trading platform, allowing vetted sellers and buyers to transact with surety and speed.

Early Upgrade is one of the leading players in Recycling and Data Destruction, ensuring end of life doesn’t result in landfill for >6M products annually.

With over 15 years of experience in technology services and a strong emphasis on circular enablement, Josh has collaborated with many of the world’s leading OEMs, Telcos, and e/Retailers, helping to shape sustainable solutions across the global tech landscape.”

Henning is Circularity Project Lead at Deutsche Telekom Group. He is responsible for defining the Group´s circularity strategy, goals, targets and KPIs.  Henning has 20+ years of experience in the telco industry and has held various positions in the field of strategy, telco regulation and governance. He holds a PhD in Economics.

Adelin Revault, co-founder and CEO of Phoner, has been leading an innovative company in mobile telephony for 4 years. Foner operates three distinct services: physical stores in western France for individuals, professional support (fleet management, carbon reduction), and smartphone reconditioning. Phoner is also a mobile operator (MVNO on the Orange network), with a strong commitment to ecological impact.